The Return to Mutton (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James N. Rosenberg

9780267286294: The Return to Mutton (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267286295 ISBN 13: 9780267286294

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Two families, a fading dream, and a city that mirrors their struggle.

A sharp, darkly comic drama in two acts about an artist’s fragile hope, a devoted partner, and the price of chasing art in hard times. From a cramped Venetian studio to a declawed, decaying grandeur, the characters navigate ambition, romance, and survival with wit and grit.

Set largely in a single, shabby room that doubles as studio, bedroom, and kitchen, the play follows Augustin, a painter clinging to a last chance at recognition, and Jane, his determined partner who keeps life together as best she can. Their circle includes a distant, comic relief of a friend and the toll of a fragile child’s care. As the scenes unfold, humor and heartbreak intertwine, painting a portrait of talent under pressure and love tested by hardship.
What you’ll experience

A brisk, dialogue-driven narrative with vivid stage imagery and shifting moods
A portrait of artists pursuing a dream amid poverty, loyalty, and existential moments
Moments of levity that sharpen into piercing insights about art and life
A tightly wound structure that builds toward a pivotal, emotionally charged turning point

Ideal for readers who enjoy contemporary-styled dramatic works that explore ambition, relationships, and resilience through sharp banter and stark, memorable scenes.

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